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Everytime i exercise or walk my hair starts itching unbearably, and then gets flaky and greasy. i tried different products. it's embarrassing. help !

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Dermatologist: Sounds like a cholinergic urticarial response. I'd recommend seeing a dermatologist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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